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Mental health literacy is a national imperative for Israel, and philanthropy is making it a reality
Israel is facing a mental health crisis unlike any in its history. The cumulative trauma of the Oct. 7 attacks, the resulting war and prolonged national uncertainty has pushed stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms into nearly every home, workplace and community. At the same time, Israel’s clinical mental health system is stretched far beyond capacity. The question for philanthropy is not whether to act, but how to act wisely.
Patent Protection Is the Foundation of the Future for Cosmetics
Shifting tariff rates and ongoing legal uncertainty are interfering with production schedules for manufacturers, including the cosmetics industry. • While tariffs and their effects are out of the hands of cosmetics companies, businesses can focus on using patents to safeguard their research and development efforts while maintaining their competitive edge in the market.
Federal Circuit Clarifies Requirements for Prior Art Under Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. § 102(e) | JD Supra
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Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent Term Extension Calculation for Reissue Patents | JD Supra
On March 13, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. v. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., No. 23-2254 (Fed. Cir. 2025) that clarifies how patent term extension (PTE) is calculated for reissue patents.
Declaring Unexpected Results: Pitfalls For Rule 132 At PTAB
ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Lisa Silverman and Qiwen Zhong ( December 3, 2024, 10:13 AM EST) -- A recent decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board sheds light on certain pitfalls patent applicants may encounter when submitting declarations under Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1.132.... A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Establishing Unexpected Results: PTAB Highlights Pitfalls For Rule 132 Declarations | JD Supra
A recent decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) sheds light on certain pitfalls patent applicants may encounter when submitting declarations under 37 C.F.R. § 1.132 (“Rule 132 Declarations”). Rule 132 Declarations are frequently used in life sciences patent prosecution to submit data in support of a patent application. They are an important tool for rebutting obviousness rejections raised under 35 U.S.C. § 103 by establishing that an applicant’s invention produces unexpected results.
Corporate Activism In The U.S., U.K., Europe, And Asia—Different Regions, Different Goals - Shareholders - Worldwide
On 10 January 2024, K2 Integrity and Schulte Roth & Zabel hosted a webinar on the state of corporate activism across various regions.
Corporate Activism In The U.S., U.K., Europe, And Asia—Different Regions, Different Goals | JD Supra
On 10 January 2024, K2 Integrity and Schulte Roth & Zabel hosted a webinar on the state of corporate activism across various regions.
[Webinar] Corporate Activism in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Asia – Different Regions, Different Goals - January 10th, 7:00 am PT | JD Supra
2023 was a mixed year for corporate activism. Although there was a small increase in the number of campaigns, the rise in interest rates to levels not seen since the early aughts cooled the trend of M&A activism. As we begin 2024, join our panel of experts for a one-hour session where they will discuss current trends and differences between corporate activism in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Asia.
FTC Alleges Improper Orange Book Listing of Drug Delivery Device Patents | JD Supra
In the latest attempt to promote generic drug competition and reduce drug prices, and consistent with broader efforts to enforce the antitrust laws more aggressively, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on November 7, 2023, challenges to more than 100 patent listings by brand drug manufacturers in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Orange Book. The challenges implicate 62 unique patents and 18 FDA-approved products.
FTC alleges improper Orange Book listing of drug delivery device patents
In the latest attempt to promote generic drug competition and reduce drug prices, and consistent with broader efforts to enforce the antitrust laws more aggressively, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on November 7, 2023, challenges to more than 100 patent listings by brand drug manufacturers in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Orange Book. The challenges implicate 62 unique patents and 18 FDA approved products.
Diversity and social mobility at Haifa University -opinion
Academia has, at times, been criticized as the metaphoric “ivory tower,” detached from the real world. I would argue against this sentiment and assert that our universities today play a bigger role as a beacon of hope for society than ever before.
The USPTO Proposes To Establish Permanent Electronic Filing For Patent Term Extension Applications
On May 6, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Notice, proposing to amend the Rules of Practice in Patent Cases to allow electronic submissions of patent term extension (PTE) applications, interim PTE applications, and any related submissions to the USPTO via the USPTO patent electronic filing system (EFS-Web or Patent Center).1 Electronic filing of initial submissions for PTE was prohibited prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The USPTO Proposes To Establish Permanent Electronic Filing For Patent Term Extension Applications | JD Supra
On May 6, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Notice, proposing to amend the Rules of Practice in Patent Cases to allow electronic submissions of patent term extension (PTE) applications, interim PTE applications, and any related submissions to the USPTO via the USPTO patent electronic filing system (EFS-Web or Patent Center).[1] Electronic filing of initial submissions for PTE was prohibited prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation: 733 Days Later | JD Supra
Two years ago, in the before times—before the pandemic, before a painful period of racially charged protests and clashes, before the January 6 attack on the Capitol—a group of nearly 200 chief executives, all members of the Business Roundtable, signed the “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation” (the Statement), making explicit that the United States’ largest corporations have a “fundamental commitment” to “all stakeholders,” including customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and...
3 Corporate Governance Trends To Watch This Proxy Season
Law360 (April 7, 2021, 5:59 PM EDT) -- While the 2021 proxy season is just beginning, several intersecting trends are emerging that could have an impact for years to come. Early data show[1] that U.S. corporations are fighting harder than ever to keep shareholder proposals off the ballot, while the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a series of notices indicating that environmental, social and governance, or ESG, issues will be a priority this year.
What The Biden Administration Means For Marijuana Reform And Business
United States: What The Biden Administration Means For Marijuana Reform And Business 25 March 2021 by Gabriel I. Hidalgo and Lisa Silverman K2 Integrity Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. As the Biden administration continues to dive deeper into its policy agenda, cannabis is a topic to watch.
What the Biden Administration Means for Marijuana Reform and Business | JD Supra
As the Biden administration continues to dive deeper into its policy agenda, cannabis is a topic to watch. Though the administration has been focused on tackling immediate priorities, marijuana is likely to rise to the surface in the near term. The Current Landscape President Biden’s views on marijuana legalization—as well as the Democratic Party’s—have evolved over time, as reflected in the 2020 Democratic Party Platform.
New Passover-Themed Picture Books for Kids
A number of new picture books celebrating Passover have recently hit bookstores. They include a tour of depression-era Washington, D.C., a couple of traditional baby-Moses-in-the-basket tales (featuring a historically correct brown-skinned baby), a story about the Sephardic traditions of Mimouna and a hilarious entry in a series about Jewish holiday food families (remember “Meet the Latkes?”), full of kid-friendly puns and cartoon zaniness.
Digging Deeper Episode 3: When Personal Lives Feed Criminal Activity
United States: Digging Deeper Episode 3: When Personal Lives Feed Criminal Activity 23 February 2021 K2 Integrity Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. K2 Integrity · Digging Deeper Episode 3: When Personal Lives Feed Criminal Activity What happens when an investigator stumbles upon a personal detail that leads to professional misdeeds?
Digging Deeper Episode 3: When Personal Lives Feed Criminal Activity | JD Supra
What happens when an investigator stumbles upon a personal detail that leads to professional misdeeds? In Episode 3 of Digging Deeper, Chris Morgan Jones interviews Lisa Silverman, senior managing director in Chicago, about cases where the personal interfered with the professional. One of the most challenging parts of an investigator’s job is to not try and make the facts stick to a theory – but to develop a theory based on the actual facts.
One More Cup Of Coffee For The Road
United States: One More Cup Of Coffee For The Road 22 December 2020 K2 Integrity To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Coffee fans may argue that a bad day with coffee is better than a good day without it, but Luckin Coffee is certainly putting that adage to the test for its investors. We began writing about the coffee company's woes earlier this year, and things have definitely gotten worse.
One More Cup of Coffee for the Road | Lexology
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December 18 2020 Coffee fans may argue that a bad day with coffee is better than a good day without it, but Luckin Coffee is certainly putting that adage to the test for its investors. We began writing about the coffee company’s woes earlier this year, and things have definitely gotten worse. On December 16, 2020, Luckin, a recent darling of the market, agreed to pay a $180 million penalty to settle accounting fraud charges brought by the SEC.
One More Cup of Coffee for the Road | JD Supra
Coffee fans may argue that a bad day with coffee is better than a good day without it, but Luckin Coffee is certainly putting that adage to the test for its investors. We began writing about the coffee company’s woes earlier this year, and things have definitely gotten worse. On December 16, 2020, Luckin, a recent darling of the market, agreed to pay a $180 million penalty to settle accounting fraud charges brought by the SEC.
Twenty of the Best 2020 (Non-Holiday) Jewish Books for Kids
The year 2020 wasn’t a great one for the majority of America’s children. But the same cannot be said for this year’s crop of children’s and young adult literature. Here’s a list of excellent 2020 books that we hope will not be overlooked due to shuttered schools, libraries and bookstores. These talented authors had the poor luck of having their work published in a year where they could not travel to promote it.
How Cyber Hardening Can Protect Patient Privacy And Treatment
By Lisa Silverman | November 29, 2018 Here’s a nightmare scenario: hackers gain access to a healthcare service network, affecting 40 hospitals and health facilities, locking staff out of their computers, denying access to patient medical records, appointment schedules, and email. Or how about this: a government database is compromised, leading to the exfiltration of 75,000 personal records.
Recommended Children’s Books About Little-Known Jewish Heroes
Young readers often love to read about things that really happened, and those who read biographies of admirable people learn a great deal about the values of society while enjoying good stories. They may feel encouraged to read about other famous people or learn more about a historical period that catches their interest. These four new books are great places to begin: “Judah Touro Didn’t Want to be Famous” by Audrey Ades; illustrated by Vivien Mildenberger.Kar-Ben, 2020.
Pandemic Side Effect: Banking Pot? | JD Supra
Will a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic be banking for the cannabis industry? The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a new coronavirus relief bill, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800), that includes regulations that could have implications for the industry far beyond the pandemic. Currently, 33 states have legalized marijuana for medical use, with 11 also allowing adult use.
Banking Pot: Three Elements of a Robust Compliance Program under the Proposed HEROES Act | Lexology
Will a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic be banking for the cannabis industry? The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a new coronavirus relief bill, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800), that includes regulations that could have implications for the industry far beyond the pandemic. Currently, 33 states have legalized marijuana for medical use, with 11 also allowing adult use.
Targeted Cyber Frauds in Today’s Global Crisis | JD Supra
You receive an email saying that due to COVID-19, a number of regularly scheduled meetings are moving to new dates and times. While hovering over the conveniently provided email link to your calendar, you notice the email address is unfamiliar—and you realize you’ve been targeted in another sophisticated phishing campaign. Welcome to an unwanted side effect of the global pandemic.
Coffee Woes Continue | JD Supra
It has been a rough few months for Luckin Coffee. The company once compared as China’s homegrown Starbucks ignited controversy when it disclosed earlier this year that much of its 2019 revenues were fabricated. Its problems were only beginning. On May 12, 2020, Luckin announced it had fired its CEO as well as its chief operating officer, the latter of which had already been suspended for misconduct.
INSIGHT: Preparing for Post-Pandemic Corporate Activism
With the Covid-19 pandemic, general economic activity is at best limited and at worst shut down, companies fear for the health of their workforce, and workplace interactions look like the opening credits of The Brady Bunch.
Five New Passover Picture Books for 2020
BY Lisa Silverman | Apr 1, 2020 | Books “Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail,” by Lesléa Newman. Illustrated by Susan Gal. Charlesbridge Publishing, 2020. It is a well-known fact that prolific children’s author Lesléa Newman likes cats. A previous cat story won the Sydney Taylor Book Award for best Jewish picture book in 2016, and she is also the upcoming recipient of the 2020 Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award.
Five New Passover Picture Books for 2020
BY Lisa Silverman | Apr 1, 2020 | Books This year’s roundup of the latest Passover picture books includes a number of different takes on the holiday. They all emphasize the joyful spirit of the day and especially the love of family and tradition. Chag sameach to all! “Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail,” by Lesléa Newman. Illustrated by Susan Gal. Charlesbridge Publishing, 2020. It is a well-known fact that prolific children’s author Lesléa Newman likes cats.
Hanukkah Books Are Scarce; Yiddish Is Trending
BY Lisa Silverman | Dec 18, 2019 | Books Every year, children’s publishers usually add a title or two about the Hanukkah holiday by the time December rolls around, but this year the pickings are rather slim. What is notable, however, is that the world of Jewish children’s literature has seen a sudden glut of books celebrating all things Yiddish.
For Kids: A Few Good Books for a Good Year
BY Lisa Silverman | Sep 25, 2019 | Books New books for fall include a number of picture books about the holidays, but also other Jewish-themed books for kids that should get some attention even though they revolve around topics other than Jewish holidays. Of special note is R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel debut, “White Bird,” which likely will appear on many “best” lists by the end of the year. “Jackie and Jesse and Joni and Jae: A Rosh Hashanah Story” By Chris Barash. Illustrated by Christine Battuz.
Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation: Will a Stakeholder-Driven Agenda Trump Shareholder Value? | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation: Will a Stakeholder-Driven Agenda Trump Shareholder Value? | Lexology
On a Monday during the dog days of August 2019, a group of 181 chief executives signed a “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation” affirming that the U.S.’s largest corporations have a “fundamental commitment” to “all stakeholders,” including customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and shareholders.
A Graphic-Novel Haggadah, Three Picture Books and Two Award Winners for Kids
BY Lisa Silverman | Apr 10, 2019 | Books There’s a new graphic novel haggadah out this season, along with new picture books about the holiday. For older readers, included here are two award-winning Jewish-themed children’s novels that are highly recommended. Haggadah: “Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel” by Jordan B. Gorfinkel. English translation by David Olivestone. Illustrated by Erez Zadok. Koren Publishers, Jerusalem, 2019.
Preparing the Board for Activist Investors | Lexology
Regardless of a company’s success or confidence in its strategy, management, and board, there are few situations public companies face that are more daunting than an unsolicited approach by an activist investor. And with activist activity continuing to rise—2018 saw a record number of companies targeted by activists, a record number of activist campaigns launched, a record number of board seats won, and a rising bench of first-time activists—all companies need to be prepared.
Preparing the Board for Activist Investors | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Lisa Silverman, Author at Jewish Journal
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Banking Pot: How Financial Institutions Can Prepare for Changing Regulations | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Microfluidic Manufacturing of SN-38-Loaded Polymer Nanoparticles with Shear Processing Control of Drug Delivery Properties
Abstract Two-phase gas–liquid microfluidic reactors provide shear processing control of SN-38-loaded polymer nanoparticles (SN-38-PNPs). We prepare SN-38-PNPs from the block copolymer poly(methyl caprolactone-co-caprolactone)-block-poly(ethylene oxides) (P(MCL-co-CL)-b-PEO) using bulk and microfluidic methods and at different drug-to-polymer loading ratios and on-chip flow rates.
New Hanukkah Picture Books Feature Hamsters and Talking Latkes — Jewish Journal
The good news about the recent crop of Hanukkah-themed picture books is that publishers clearly have come to a consensus that the “ch” of the word “Chanukah” is gone for good.
Tweet, Tweet, Tweet: More Than the Little Twitter Birds Are Reading - The Unintended Consequences of Social Media | JD Supra
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Love Your Neighbor: AJL Recommends Children’s Books for Turbulent Times — Jewish Journal
List No. 1: Standing Up for One Another In response to the mass shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh and to rising anti-Semitism in the United States, librarians and experts on children’s literature from the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) are offering a series of “Love Your Neighbor” book lists for young readers. The compilers say their intention is to target a non-Jewish audience of children and teens.
How cyberhardening can reduce risk to the entire medical community
An average hospital room can house as many as 20 medical devices, and almost all of them will be networked – either wired or wirelessly. Larger hospitals can have more than 85,000 connected devices. A recent KLAS survey found that more than 60% of healthcare IT professionals lack confidence that their current medical device security strategy protects patient safety and prevents disruptions in care.
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